San Diego Vocational High School - Artisan Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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DENTAL ASSIST I NG e . +41 The training of dental assistants is a A f.Df5' A ft newly instituted program in the Voca- -3 ' 1 tional High School and Junior College. 1 evefy phase of a dental assistant's fft'Q. W work. The Delta Alpha Sorority provides L V' many social and educational activities. , Field trips are a part of the program. . - R IESEL ENGINE This is atwo-year course for llth, l2th, and graduate students. lt covers the fundamentals of diesel operations, maintenance and repair, and offers a practical knowledge of measureing equip- ment. Studentshave been placed in mines located in Northern California and rail- road shops. The time spent during the course applies on the time one must spend in preparing for Operating Diesel Engineer- DRESS MAKI NG M f Many interesting experiences andvaluable practical information is derived from this course. It includes the techniques of basic sewing procedure which includes pattern construction, the study of color and texture, textile fibers, weaves and designs. The students are given a chance to create original designs using fitting techniques related to smart styling. f

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QHQ COMMERCIAL ART This course covers the various phases of advertising art including layout, letter- ing, production, sign painting, silk screen and fashion illustration. The students acquire the technical skill and creative approach necessary forpositions in art studios, advertising agencies, sign shops and art departments of manu- facturing companies and department stores COMPTOMETER Comptometer and Burroughs course consists of intensive and extensive training in the uses cf the key-drJven calculating machines. The touch system, speed, and accuracy is stressed in all phases of business math on the machines. Advanced course in this field consists of the practical application of all Comptometer and Burroughs operation. M CCSM ETOLGGY J 5 4 Y AE .of , ' 4 I f 'J fig, ,gg ., ,, + 6 5 if ellll f tiny, i X 'W5 tv g V-Mukhi? jf The content of this course provides students with a knowledge of the basic techniques considered in each phase cf beauty culture. The students obtain practical on-the-job experience from Datrons who pay a small fee to cover the cost of materials. Upon completion of the course, the students are prepared to successfully pass the examination of the State Board of Cosmetology.

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.f-nv' ELECTRICITY This course is designed to enter the student into either of two fields, as apprentice repairman or as an appliance salesman. The outline covers the funda- mentals of electricity stressing its practical applications as derived from valuable shop experience. y FILING In this course, the students become familiar with the various methods of filing. The students practice with their own filing boxes and cards. Prac- tical experience is derived from actual work in the school office. Constant practice and cooperation is considered a 'must' in this course. ENGLISH The English department, preferably known as communication, is one of the most valuame service departments of the school. lt assists students in coping with their othersubjects through expand- IHQ their trade vocabulary, learning to understand instruction sheets, and by supplyhm supplementary information regarding technical topics.